Da Bears, Gm 10: Islanders vs. Blackhawks, Line Combos, Betting Odds & More

CHICAGO, IL–The New York Islanders kick off a three-game road trip in Chicago as they face the Blackhawks Tuesday night at 8:30 ET. The Islanders have won three straight contests, outscoring their opponents 14-6.

The Blackhawks are currently riding a three-game losing streak (0-1-2) and have allowed 14 goals against.

The New York Islanders will have one change in their lineup as Matt Martin is with his wife Sydney as they are expecting the birth of their second child. Ross Johnston will play in his second game of the season in Martin’s spot.

The fourth line has been a rather strong trio so far this season, and Johnston just wants to hop in there and keep their momentum going.

“Last year was kind of tough for everyone. So they kind of look like they’re in their prime right now,” Ross Johnston said. “And it’s showing. They’re giving our team lots of momentum every time they’re on the ice. So anytime the fourth line’s going, usually we’re in a game.”

For the New York Islanders, Ilya Sorokin was the first netminder off the ice at optional morning skate. He’s 3-3-0, with a 2.21 GAA and a .933 SV%.

For the Chicago Blackhawks, Alex Stalock (3-2-1, 2.95 GAA, .914 SV%) was in the starter’s crease at their morning skate and is expected to get the start against the New York Islanders.

First-year Blackhawks head coach Luke Richardson was on the New York Islanders bench, serving as an assistant during the 2017-18 campaign, the year before Barry Trotz took over.

Defenseman Seth Jones (thumb) will be out of the Blackhawks lineup for the next three-to-four weeks.

NEW YORK ISLANDERS LINES (PROJECTED)

Josh Bailey — Mathew Barzal — Oliver Wahlstrom

Anders Lee — Brock Nelson — Anthony Beauvillier

Zach Parise — Jean-Gabriel Pageau — Kyle Palmieri

Ross Johnston — Casey Cizikas — Cal Clutterbuck

Adam Pelech— Ryan Pulock

Alexander Romanov — Noah Dobson

Sebastian Aho — Scott Mayfield

Ilya Sorokin

Semyon Varlamov

CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS LINES (PROJECTED)

#Blackhawks morning skate lineup:
Athanasiou-Domi-Kane
Kurashev-Toews-Raddysh
Entwistle-Dickinson-Lafferty
Katchouk-Khaira-R. Johnson

J. Johnson-McCabe
Tinordi-Murphy
C. Jones-Roos

Stalock
Soderblom

Extras: Blackwell, Regula

— Charlie Roumeliotis (@CRoumeliotis) November 1, 2022

DRAFTKINGS BETTING CORNER

Do you think the New York Islanders will beat the Chicago Blackhawks? You can get the Islanders at +-195, +140 on the puck line. The Blackhawks are +165 on the money line and +65 on the reverse puck line.

The over for the contest is 6 at -110 both ways.

Head over to DraftKings to place your bets now!

HOW TO WATCH

Tuesday’s contest will be available on MSGSN. On the radio dial, the game can be heard on 1050 AM ESPN, 88.7 FM WRHU, and 103.9 FM LI News Radio.